As honey bees become more popular, Wisconsin’s native bees still struggle
After years of bees dying off by the millions, the most recent U.S. Census of Agriculture indicates that America’s domestic honey bee population is at an all-time high. But those honey bees are just part of the story of pollinator health. Susan Carpenter, native plant garden curator and gardener...
Tom Dollak, Sr
Madison - Tom Dollak, Sr 80 Passed away on Tuesday October 1, 2024. He was born March 13, 1944 in Madison the son of Frank and Lottie (Ward) Dollak. He married Lucinda (Cindy) Borchardt on May 14, 1982. He retired from Oscar Mayer after working there for 30 years. Tom...
Mad for Madison Avenue: NYC’s famed retail row sees boost in luxe homes, retail in post-pandemic boom
The pandemic devastated Madison Avenue’s storefronts. But luxury retailers are now back in force, pumping new life into this world-famous shopping district. Earlier this year, IWC Schaffhausen brought a flagship store to 60th Street and Madison Avenue, and in September, French jewelry house Boucheron opened its first-ever NYC boutique at 65th Street. It’s boosting real estate, too. The brand-new Giorgio Armani Residences at 760 Madison Ave. sold out its 10 condos in July, after hitting the market less than a year ago (the penthouse went into contract asking $32.5 million). Jacquemus opens up in Soho, Barbie at MAD, more NYC events this week Megadeveloper...